How to pronounce provisioning
Say it like pruh-VIZH-uh-ning. Provisioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- pruh
- VIZH
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provisioning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of provisioning
American and British speakers say provisioning in essentially the same way: /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/ in the US and /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-VIZH-uh-ning.
What does provisioning mean?
- present participle and gerund of provision How to pronounce provision
- An act of supplying with provisions.
- The feeding of wild animals.
- The installation of software on a system, especially when automated.
Words that rhyme with provisioning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of provisioning.
Questions about saying provisioning
How do you pronounce provisioning?
Say pruh-VIZH-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provisioning?
Provisioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: pruh · VIZH · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say provisioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/ and the British form is /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.